Adult Classes

Education is life-long so we offer creative, hands-on instruction for all ages. Classes help students explore mediums more fully, establish rapport with instructors, and meet other creative people. Our instructors offer technical guidance and encouragement so students stretch their imaginations and their artistic skills!

Introduction to Still Life Drawing & Painting

Saturday, November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9, & 16 (12 -2pm)

Cost: $135 for non-members / $120 for WCFA Members

Students will learn the process of choosing, arranging, and composing a tableau of objects to be painted. They will follow a logical flow of process from sketching and drawing the arrangements with an accurate drawing, and then transferring the drawing to canvas as preparation for painting. The painting itself will follow a process that is designed to make any subject approachable and understandable. The course will primarily be concerned with oil painting, but the same approaches will apply to acrylic painting as well so choose the medium of your liking. An emphasis will be placed on individual approach and creativity. A list of suggested colors, brushes, canvas, or other grounds and accessories will be provided. Some familiarity with drawing and painting is desirable, but not necessary.

Introduction to Basic Photography

Saturday, February 24, March 3, & 10 (10:30 - 12:30pm)

Cost: $105 for Non-Members / $90 for WCFA Members (3-weeks)

Learning how to use your digital camera can be a daunting task. Basic Photography class, taught by instructor Carol Wontkowski will begin to shed light on important aspects of the camera in addition to two major factors in creating good photographs: Composition and Lighting.

The first session will cover some camera settings that are vital to getting started in addition to information about your image files. The second session on composition will cover a variety of factors influencing the making of a good photograph. The last session on lighting will present different lighting sources and some of their uses. Each session will offer time to practice information that was covered in that day's class.

Do You Want More Adult Classes?

We are currently in the process of putting together Arts programming for adults. Please take a moment to complete a quick 3-question survey so we know how to better fit the needs of our community! Thanks! Schedules are posted below a month prior, or sign up for E-News in the bottom band so you receive information as soon as it's announced.